Radiator Support: Service and Repair

UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL




1. Remove the hood latch from the upper radiator crossmember (3) and position the latch out of the way.
2. Remove the bolts (1 and 2) that secure the A/C condenser and the radiator to the upper radiator crossmember.




3. Remove the four bolts (1 and 3) that secure the upper radiator crossmember (2) to the fender rails and remove the crossmember.

INSTALLATION




1. Position and align the upper radiator crossmember (2) to the fender rails.
2. Install the four bolts (1 and 3) that secure the upper radiator crossmember to the fender rails. Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).




3. Install the bolts (1 and 2) that secure the A/C condenser and the radiator to the upper radiator cross-member (3). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (75 in.lbs.).
4. Install the hood latch.